Compare OpenVPN vs SonicWall

OpenVPN

Based on 70 reviews.

SonicWall

Based on 297 reviews.

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Buyer's Guide

OpenVPN Access Server vs. SonicWall Netextender

June 2026

SonicWall Netextender vs. OpenVPN Access Server

Updated: June 2026

Buyer's Guide

OpenVPN Access Server vs. SonicWall Netextender

June 2026

OpenVPN Access Server vs. SonicWall Netextender

Updated: June 2026

Buyer's Guide

OpenVPN Access Server vs. SonicWall SMA

June 2026

OpenVPN Access Server vs. SonicWall SMA

Updated: June 2026

Sample Customers

OpenVPN Access Server

Verizon, Amazon, Disney, HP, Microsoft, IBM, Samsung

SonicWall SMA

UnitedStack, Newport City Homes, Faith Lutheran College Redlands, PRIME aerostructures GmbH, Celtic Manor Resort

SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge (CSE)

Redox, Byton, Veeva, BlueVoyant

Popular Solutions

OpenVPN Access Server

23 reviews

2 reviews

6 reviews

8 reviews

20 reviews

Top Industries

Computer Software Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

Quotes From Member Reviews

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Most Helpful Reviews

Bsubbiah Bsubbiah
Infrastructure Team Lead at Scalecomputing
My main use case for CloudConnexa is using the VPN solution, which is the primary VPN solution for our company. In my...
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Kallamuddin Ansari
Cyber Security Consultant at HR Software Solution
My main use case for SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge (CSE) is for remote and hybrid work access, specifically for Zero...
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Winsley De Oliveira
Owner at ANOC
I have experience with SonicWall NSSP Firewall, having dealt with NSA firewalls throughout the last 30 years. We're...
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Ashutosh Jha
Project Engineer at IT Solution
My main use case for SonicWall Managed Detection and Response is for log incident, log identification, and...
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Hesdi Triantono
Product Manager at wahana piranti teknologi
The solution is used primarily in hospitality, specifically hotels, and manufacturing sectors. Approximately 70% of...
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Samodthemiya Gamage
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at a tech company
I usually use SonicWall NSv for the primary security perspective, including hybrid and multi-cloud security gateway,...
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Customer Service

LAWAL YUSUF
IT auditor at SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
We have a network engineer to look after technical issues within the organization. However, we escalate queries to...
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Ali Toksoy
General Manager at Ekinoks Software
We haven't needed any additional support so far.
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Michael Tsentsarevsky
Cyber Security Analyst. Technology, Intelligence, Research and Evaluation at Bank Hapoalim
I've never used technical support in the past. I can't speak to how helpful they would be.
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Yekutiel Cohen
Penetration tester at a tech services company
I have not contacted vendor support. I solve issues myself.
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Girraj Godia
Devops Engineer at Emergent
I haven't used customer support from OpenVPN Access Server.
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Rajkumar Gupta
Manager, Ibms Projects Operations & Corporate Information Technology at Yotta Infrastructure Solutions LLP
The customer support for OpenVPN Access Server is good.
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Afsal Kaniyarakkal
IT System Administrator at Malomatia
We have the free version installed. We don't have a support contract.
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MYKOLA CHEBAN
System Network Administrator at a consultancy
Regarding technical support for OpenVPN Access Server, it is very good and very fast. Any issue was solved in five to...
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Anonymous User
CEO at a consultancy
The support team is really quick to jump on any support cases. I had a case open about two weeks ago. It was related...
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Bsubbiah Bsubbiah
Infrastructure Team Lead at Scalecomputing
Customer support is fast; we get quick support.
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Anonymous User
Software Engineer II at a tech vendor
I usually found support online, so I didn't have to use tech support.
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Anonymous User
Associate Manager, Technology Services Information Technology Operations at a computer software company
I would rate customer support nine out of ten. The ticketing system is responsive, and the technical team knows the...
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Anonymous User
Service Delivery Manager at CasCom
I have not dealt with support or customer service, however, the documentation is good, and I would rate it a seven...
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Gabriel Joe
Engineer at Bit 2 Bit Communication SRL
The technical support was satisfactory as I found a lot of information on the network and on the Internet.
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Anonymous User
Enterprise Solutions Consultant at a computer software company
We are able to manage the support of the solution and troubleshoot for clients. However, I have never dealt with the...
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Anonymous User
Security Researcher at a tech vendor
OpenVPN Access Server provides good customer support, and if you are having any connection or any kind of issues, you...
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Damnam BAGOLIBE
Security engineer at ARCEP Togo
We do not really need technical support assistance.
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Anonymous User
Senior Engineer(NOC) at a computer software company
The customer support for OpenVPN Access Server is highly reliable and helpful, the official ticket-based support team...
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Anonymous User
Senior Linux System Administrator at a media company
I do not think we ever had to use technical support. I mainly found answers on the web forums.
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AithaShashikanth
Network operation center engineer at a computer software company
It is very easy to raise a ticket with them. We also have email support and a direct help desk we can contact via...
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Anonymous User
DevOps Engineer at a tech services company
We didn't use any paid support. This software is fairly industry-standard and you can find all kinds of help in the...
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XavierGarcia
Cofounder/CTO and Principal Devops at a tech vendor
The community is great. We are able to find a lot of documentation on the Web.
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Anonymous User
ICT and Cyber Security Adviser at a educational organization
I haven't dealt with technical support just yet. I can't speak to how helpful they would be.
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Anonymous User
Founder
I have never used their technical support.
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Mark Engstrom
Python Developer at a tech services company
We did not use support.
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Elliott Scott
CEO at Scott Solutions LLC
I cannot recall whether I worked with customer support on OpenVPN; being an Open Source project, when you have...
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Anonymous User
代表社員 at サザビー
Customer support was basically via email only, but the person I dealt with was very technically knowledgeable. When I...
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Anonymous User
Senior System Engineer
It's been pretty good. We only had one question when we were first implementing it. My crew and I were answered very...
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Anonymous User
Senior DevOps Engineer at a tech vendor
On a scale of one to 10, I would rate technical support as a nine.
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Thom at Work
Infrastructure Administrator at a financial services firm
Tech support wasn’t needed during my 5 years administrating OpenVPN.
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SyedTaha
Head of IT and Information Security at GLEEDS USA INC
I've always had a good response from technical support. They've always provided helpful solutions.
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LUIZ FERNANDO MARIANO SILVA
Data Office Protect - DPO at DATATRUSTY TECNOLOGIA
We contact support if we need to reset passwords or check logs and format.
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Rich Darress
Chief Operating Officer at Darress Tech
The tool's support is phenomenal. When I open a ticket online, I can immediately call their toll-free number for...
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Sumesh Panikkar
Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer at Khansaheb
The technical support team is very good. We can contact the team by phone or email.
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Fansa Kusuma
Network Security Engineer at PT Wahana Piranti Teknologi
My rating for the technical support and knowledge base for SonicWall Capture Client is five out of five because even...
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AshishSingh12
Presales Consultant Cybersecurity at ZONES PVT LTD
The solution's technical support team is helpful.
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JayPrajapati
Senior Network Security Engineer at ITCG SOlutions Pvt Ltd
It is very satisfactory. They are always available. When we call, they are available within 10 to 15 minutes.
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Mahendra Basera
Sr. Engineer at InterGlobe Technology Quotient
The technical support from SonicWall is helpful and responsive. I would rate their support as a 5 out of 10.
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Kallamuddin Ansari
Cyber Security Consultant at HR Software Solution
Customer support for SonicWall NSv is excellent.
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Swapnil Kulkarni
System Administrator at Ador Powertron Ltd.
The support was good from both our AMC team and the OEM. We get good support. I would give it a seven out of ten.
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RajeshKumar20
Senior Engineer at Team Computers
The solution’s technical support is good.
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ArunM4
Creative Head/Director at a marketing services firm
SonicWall NSa has excellent support.
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Anonymous User
Network Engineer at a maritime company
Their technical support is very good.
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Abhay-Pirapgol
Executive Director - IT at a tech services company
We've been very satisfied with technical support. They are very supportive and their advice is very good.
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Sadiq Abdulwahab
Network Administrator at N S PHARMACY SDN.BHD.
There is no support offered in my country. The closest options may be South Africa and Dubai, but with the time...
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Antonio Galvao
CIO at ENGEREDE SOLUÇÕES EM TI
They have a good technical support. I have no problem with them.
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Anonymous User
Technical Manager, Security & Communication Focal at a tech vendor
Customer support for SonicWall NSv is good.
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Juan Larragueta
General Manager at Antea Consulting
For the SMV market, it's very nice support. We have no complaints. We're happy with the service they provide,...
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M Aslam
network security engineer
I appreciate the customer support of SonicWall because, in most cases, issues have been resolved quickly. One of the...
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Anonymous User
General Consul of Japan
We have very good IT consultants who provide technical support.
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Khizar Iqbal
IT Engineer at Asia General Contracting
Technical support is not good. If we send complaints to the SonicWall support they don't provide good support for us....
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Anonymous User
Network Security Engineer at a tech services company
We did not require technical support.
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Lakshan Perera
IT Manager at a tech services company
Technical support's response is delayed due to our process. We need to go through our reseller, who then contacts the...
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Tammy Elliott
IT Manager at K-Vac Environmental Services, Inc.

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Svein Jensen
Senior Engineer at KDsystems
I haven't tried technical support yet, so I haven't needed support yet on anything.
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Anonymous User
Network Consulting Engineer
Customer Service: Service is great. Technical Support: Service is great.
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Anonymous User
Network Admin at a tech services company
Customer Service: 7/10 Technical Support: 9/10
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Darshil Sanghvi
Consultant at a media company
I have not contacted technical support.
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Anonymous User
DPO - Especialista em Proteção de Dados at a tech services company
We don't like the technical support much. There is a long wait time to get a response.
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Anonymous User
Presales Engineer at a tech services company
I used SonicWall support sometimes. Most of the time I research and I solve any problems I have by myself because it...
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